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| Garnishment
FAQ's |
| Q:
When can I issue a garnishment to collect on the judgment granted? |
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A:
30 days after judgment is awarded. |
| Q:
What is the cost of issuing a garnishment and will I be refunded
this amount? |
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A: $49.00
per garnishment, $69.00 per levy. If funds are collected you
will be reimbursed any prepaid cost. |
| Q:
How many garnishments may I issue at one time? |
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A: Garnishments
may be issued to unlimited locations. |
| Q:
When can I re-issue garnishments? |
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A: There
is a 30-180 day waiting period after previous issuance of garnishment
(pending status of garnishment). |
| Q:
What can I file to stay or stop a garnishment? |
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A: A motion
for installment payments ($24.50) stays the garnishment until
the motion is set for a court hearing and ruled upon. |
| Q:
What if I don't owe the judgment and a garnishment has been
issued? |
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A: File
a motion to quash garnishment, if done when you object to the
garnishment. The motion is set for a court hearing and ruled
upon. A stay is not given when this motion is filed. |
| Q:
How many days does the garnishee have to answer? |
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A: It is
best to allow 30 days. |
| Q:
What can I do if the garnishment is not answered? |
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A: A motion
for conditional judgment against the garnishee may be filed
(forms not available). |
